CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,203 km
5,719 miles
MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
Distance
9,203 km
5,719 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
313°
northwest

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CHC MZG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Makung Airport
IATA Code CHC MZG
ICAO Code NZCH RCQC
City Christchurch Makung City
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 123 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 23.570000, 119.630000

Christchurch (CHC) to Makung City (MZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan is 9,203 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Christchurch, it's 09:54 in Makung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Makung City (MZG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Makung Airport (MZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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